Family meeting.
Right then, kids.
Sit down.
We need a family chat.
OK?
OK, Dad.
As we all know, your mom works incredibly hard around the house.
She does.
Absolutely.
And we appreciate everything she does.
That's very kind of you to say.
However, now you're older, it's time we make your mother's life a bit easier.
She has tidied, cleaned, and cooked for us for as long as I can remember, and it's time we pick up some of her workload.
What do you mean?
Yeah, I don't understand either.
Well, I mean, we need to help around the house more, share the chores, and give your mom more of a break.
Oh, I see.
Sure, I'm cool with that.
I notice Mom is tired all the time.
She could use a little help when it comes to housework.
Yeah, I agree.
I want to see Mom relaxed and happy.
What about you, Dad?
Will you help out as well?
Absolutely.
Because some things, like going to the store and mowing the lawn, you can't.
So that's where I'll step in.
Sounds good.
I'm happy to hoover, and I'm handy with a duster.
And I could do the laundry.
Mom taught me before, and I quite like it.
Great!
That's an excellent start.
And we can all take on a few more responsibilities over time.
Should we make a roster, so we know what we need to do and when?
Yeah, I can make one on my laptop.
That's a great idea, and we'll save any confusion.
Exactly.
Especially if we print it off and hang it on the fridge.
Wonderful.
I'm so proud of you kids.
At the optometrist.
Hi there.
What can I do for you today?
Thank you for seeing me, doctor.
It's just I'm struggling to see.
My eyesight's getting worse.
Oh?
How so?
Everything is so blurry.
It's like when you've got something in your eye and it makes everything out of focus.
It's making everyday life hard.
I can't drive.
It's too dangerous.
Absolutely.
It's a good job you came in today.
Well, let's check your vision.
Look up at the chart here.
Cover your left eye with your hand.
What's the lowest line you can read all the letters?
L, P, E, D are the last letters I can read.
After that, everything gets blurry.
OK.
Now cover your right eye and do the same.
Read the lowest line you can see all the letters.
Now I can see a few letters from the next line.
P, D, that's all.
Great.
Thank you.
Now I'm going to check the optical nerve to make sure everything's OK.
Look to your left, please.
And then to your right.
And then all the way up.
And look down to your toes.
Now look straight ahead.
OK.
The good news is, I can't see anything that causes alarm bells to ring.
The bad news is, you're going to need to wear glasses for distance.
Do I need to wear them all the time?
No, not all the time, and not so much for reading or close work, but definitely for driving.
I see.
That's good to know.
What would you like for breakfast?
Good morning, Fred.
How are you this morning?
Morning, Mom.
I'm okay.
I think I'm still waking up.
That's okay.
I need to know what you'd like for breakfast though.
So what do you fancy?
What's the choice?
You can have cereal.
I don't like cereal anymore.
Really?
But you did yesterday.
Yeah, my taste buds have changed.
Okay, then you can have eggs or beans on toast?
No, I don't like those options either.
Are you serious?
Yeah.
Okay, well, all that's left is toast by itself with butter or fruit and yogurt.
What flavor yogurt have we got?
There's strawberry or black cherry.
Great.
I love black cherry yogurt.
It's my favorite.
And what would you like with it?
Can I have a banana, please?
Of course.
Tasty and nutritious.
That won't be enough, though, so I'm going to put you in some toast.
Okay.
Thanks, Mom.
Can I have black currant jam on it?
Yep, I'm just making your packed lunch, too.
What would you like in your sandwich?
Can I have cheese and pickle, please?
Perfect.
What fruit would you like?
Do we have any grapes?
No, we have raspberries, though.
That will be great.
Lastly, what treat would you like?
Ooh, a chocolate biscuit bar.
If dad hasn't eaten them all, they're delicious.
Ha, there's one left just for you.
Amazing.
You're the best mom in the world.
I love you.
At the spa.
Wow, this is the perfect way to unwind.
Oh, I know.
It's been such a long day.
And this is the best way to relax fully.
Tell me about it.
I've had such a hard day, too.
We couldn't have arranged a better day for an after-work spa.
It'll ease us into the weekend perfectly.
Ah, bliss.
So tell me about your day.
Why was it so hard?
Well, we had four staff members out of ten off sick today.
But the workload still needs doing, so the rest of us had to work extra hard.
It's a nightmare.
I wouldn't mind too much if it only happened sometimes, but it seems to be every other week.
I don't think I've ever gone off sick.
Ouch!
That doesn't sound good.
You should be paid extra if you're doing their work, too.
My boss used to pay us for the extra hours.
Then the payments stopped.
That's definitely not fair.
Yeah, he's been super hard to work for recently, too.
He's made a lot of decisions about the company without talking to us.
And whilst it is his company, we are the busy bees that keep it all going.
That doesn't sound good.
No.
So how about you?
What made your day hard?
Oh, I've had a day of demanding clients.
One insisted I redid the entire presentation.
It seemed like everything I did wasn't good enough.
And did you?
I didn't have a choice.
My hands were tied.
Oh, no.
Never mind.
It's the weekend, and we're at the spa.
Let's stop talking about work and enjoy.
Are you OK?
Whoa, that's a lot you've got there.
Are you going to be all right?
Yeah, I'll be fine.
I just need to carry as much as I can.
I don't have time to make two trips.
Oh my goodness.
Maybe I did pick up too much.
I can't really see where I'm going.
This is not good.
Oh no!
Ouch!
That hurts.
I better hurry and pick all this up.
This will probably make me late.
Oh my, are you okay?
I'd like to say yes, but no, not really.
Here, let me help.
Thank you.
Where were you going with all of these?
I was in a rush to get to the 2.30 meeting.
I need to deliver them to my boss.
Ah, I see.
Let me help you carry them.
Great, thanks.
Hey, have I seen you around here before?
I don't recognize you.
No, it's only my second day.
I'm enjoying it so far, though.
Ah, that makes sense.
I've been here for two years, so I know most people.
Which department do you work in?
I work in the production department.
I'm John, by the way.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Mara, and I work in the sales department.
Nice to meet you, too, Mara.
Here is the meeting room.
Thank you so much for helping me.
I'd love to stay and chat, but I'm so late.
Can you stack the papers back on my arms?
Sure.
Here you go.
Maybe we could grab a coffee sometime or drinks.
Sounds good.
I'd like that too.
Now I must run.
Yes, go.
Good luck.
I want an apology.
Vish, thank you for coming in today.
But why am I here?
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading your essay.
I'm glad to hear that, sir.
It was well-constructed, and you made some excellent arguments, using relevant literature to back them up.
Yes, thank you, sir.
It's just a shame because I believe I've read this essay before.
This essay isn't yours, is it?
It hasn't come from your mind and you haven't spent the time reading extra material to make it stand out.
What do you have to say for yourself?
I'm speechless.
Well, I dare say you are.
I don't think you expected to be found out.
Unfortunately, you're not the only one to use this exact essay.
and the chances of somebody writing the same essay word for word are slim to none.
Sir, I can explain.
No, Vish.
I don't want to hear your explanations.
I want an apology and a promise.
Sir, this won't happen again.
I'm so sorry.
Too right.
And if it does, your place here will hang on the line.
I understand.
Now go.
I'd like this rewritten by you and on my table Monday morning, first thing.
Yes, sir.
Favorite part of the house.
What's your guys' favorite part of the house?
Oh, that is interesting.
I think I have to say my bedroom.
Ah, good choice.
Why?
mainly because it's mine.
It's decorated how I like it, and it's my safe space to just be who I am.
I also have the most comfortable sofa in there, and I can chill out with my book away from my kid brother.
He's great, and I love playing with him, but it's nice to have the option of quiet, too.
Nice!
How about you, Tom?
Mine would have to be the porch.
It's not technically a room, but it's my favorite place.
Oh?
Why is that?
Well, it faces south and has the sun all day.
There's a swing chair, and I can sit and play my guitar whilst watching the birds flock around the feeder.
It's very calming and relaxing.
Wow, I'm pretty jealous.
We don't have a porch, but I think I'd do the same if I did.
So what's your favorite part of the house, Pam?
The living room, for sure.
I just love watching TV.
Watching sitcoms is my number one way to relax.
And after school, I put my pajamas on and catch up on the latest episodes.
It's great.
However, we only have one TV in the house, and my brother often comes in to play with his PlayStation.
I have to make the most of it whilst I can.
Family Portrait Here's the family portrait, and it's the only one we have of us all.
Oh, wow, you have a lovely big family.
Everybody looks so happy.
Yes, we are.
I'm very lucky.
So I'll start with my parents.
This is mom and dad.
They're one of those couples who were made for each other.
They were childhood sweethearts, and when they were old enough, they were married.
That's so cute.
She has a twinkle in her eye.
Yeah, she does.
She's so welcoming.
She'll love you.
My dad will love you too.
Oh, phew.
That's good to know.
These are my siblings.
Wow.
How many are there?
Well, there are four of us in total.
Sammy is the eldest.
She moved to Canada and has two children of her own.
Nice.
I'd love to meet her sometime.
Definitely, she's great.
Then there's me.
I'm number two.
Aw, look at your cute face.
Ha, cheeky.
Jonathan is number three.
He's at university studying law.
Oh, wow.
Did he get the brains?
You could say that.
He's the most intelligent in the family.
Then last, and by no means least, is Frida.
She's in high school.
You two look strangely similar.
If you had long hair, you could be twins.
Yes, that has been said before.
We take after Dad's side of the family.
There, that's us.
Nice.
I can't wait to meet them all.
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